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John Hoeven: “Your budget increase is 2.8 percent. We may not be able to increase your budget by 2.8 percent.”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Your budget increase is 2.8 percent. We may not be able to increase your budget by 2.8 percent.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven discusses potential budget constraints.

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